Laura Pickering
About Laura Pickering
Laura Pickering serves as the Internal Communications Manager at Mind, a position she has held since 2020. With a diverse background in communications and policy roles across various organizations, she has developed a strong expertise in internal communications.
Work at Mind
Laura Pickering has served as the Internal Communications Manager at Mind since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that enhance employee engagement and ensure effective internal messaging. Her work contributes to fostering a positive organizational culture and supporting the overall mission of Mind.
Previous Experience in Internal Communications
Prior to her current position, Laura held various roles in internal communications. She worked at Sense as the Internal Communications and Engagement Manager from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as the Membership Communications Officer at Girlguiding in 2017 and as the Fundraising Internal Communications Assistant at Save the Children from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Laura Pickering studied at the University of Oxford, where she earned a Master of Arts in History from 2008 to 2011. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in research and communication, which she applies in her professional roles.
Career Background
Laura has a diverse career history in communications and marketing. She began her career as a Policy and Public Affairs Intern at Age UK in 2012. Over the years, she has held positions at organizations such as Hive as a Copywriter and Oxbridge Applications as a Marketing Coordinator. Her experience spans various sectors, including non-profits and education.
Achievements in Communications
Throughout her career, Laura has contributed to multiple organizations by enhancing their communication strategies. At Bloodwise, she served as the Content and Communications Officer from 2014 to 2016, where she focused on developing content that supports fundraising and awareness initiatives. Her roles have consistently involved improving internal communications and engagement.